The Keepers

Name: The Keepers
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702265488
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By Al Campbell

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The Keepers by Al Campbell is a compelling work of general fiction that explores themes of family, resilience, and the unseen emotional threads that bind us. Set in the intricate tapestry of human relationships, the story delves into the lives of its characters as they navigate personal struggles and secrets. With a focus on character development and emotional depth, the narrative offers a profound reflection on the complexities of caregiving and the enduring impact of past experiences.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to emotionally complex narratives that explore themes of family, resilience, and the human spirit. It's a compelling journey that delves deep into the trials and triumphs of its characters, offering a heartfelt and thought-provoking reading experience.

The Keepers

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This daring and dazzling debut shines a light on the unsung heroes of our communities—the carers.

Jay is devoted to the care of her teenage twins who view the world as differently as it views them. Frank is sweet, sensitive, and bullied, while whip-smart Teddy needs an iPad to speak. With an absent husband and battling a nightmare bureaucracy, Jay leans heavily on Keep, her lifelong half-real friend. But in the corner of her eye lurks her mother, and a childhood Jay knows she can't ever outrun.

Jay believes she is managing quite well, with a half-grip on this half-life of hers. That is, until Teddy starts to get sick, refusing to eat, while doctors refuse to listen, confounding everything Jay thought she knew about what lies ahead.

The Keepers is an incredible and fiercely honest novel about the damage done by parents who can't love, the failures of a community that only claims to care, and the resilience of those whose stories mostly go untold.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702265488

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 444g

Pages: 320

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Al Campbell Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Born in Brisbane, Al Campbell is a mother and full-time carer. Long ago she studied a bit, acted a bit, and pulled a lot of beers. Her first-ever publication was in Overland in 2020, followed by a story in Signs of Life - an anthology. The Keepers all but begged her to write it, given it is about issues - and people - that matter to her more than anything.